Locally owned in Lafayette, Louisiana · Since 1984
$1,750,000
A rare opportunity to reimagine one of Downtown Shreveport’s most distinctive landmark properties. Formerly home to the acclaimed Marlene Yu Museum, this approximately 36,000-square-foot, four-story building offers an exceptional combination of history, architectural character, and redevelopment potential in the heart of downtown. Originally constructed as the historic YWCA, the property features expansive interior spaces, soaring ceilings, grand staircases, flexible floor plans, and an inviting interior courtyard that create an inspiring canvas for a wide range of future possibilities. Whether envisioned as luxury loft residences, a boutique hotel, mixed-use residential and commercial development, creative office space, an event venue, educational facilities, or a continued arts and cultural destination, this remarkable property offers the scale and versatility to bring bold ideas to life. Ideally situated in Downtown Shreveport near restaurants, entertainment, casinos, and ongoing revitalization efforts, this one-of-a-kind offering presents an outstanding opportunity for discerning investors and developers seeking to transform a landmark property into its next iconic chapter.
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710 TRAVIS Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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